Uma fatia
A slice
Language note: Useful when ordering cakes or bread in a café.
Culture note: In Portugal, it's common to have 'uma fatia de bolo' (a slice of cake) with your coffee.
Context: You request a specific quantity of cake.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Uma
[oo-mah]
A
An indefinite article used to refer to a singular noun that is not specified.
Gostaria de uma fatia de bolo.
I would like a slice of cake.
fatia
[fa-tee-a]
Slice
A thin, broad piece cut from a larger object.
Gostaria de uma fatia de pão, por favor.
I would like a slice of bread, please.
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